Construction can learn important lessons from manufacturing when it comes to attracting women to hands-on roles, writes Ridha Shah.

Commitment to modern professionalism and an inclusive approach will be necessary to meet society’s evolving needs, writes Caroline Gumble.

CIOB has launched its first technical information sheet on diversity and inclusion, providing practical guidance for companies in the built environment sector.

Although progress is steady, more needs to be done to encourage women from diverse backgrounds into the industry, explains Ridha Shah.

How could construction sites be more welcoming to women? Female industry professionals speak to Kristina Smith.

Construction’s quest for net zero ideas and innovation can be fuelled by greater diversity in its workforce, writes Tarmac’s Erusa Adizie.

CIOB was once again supporting and contributing to Manchester Pride over the August Bank Holiday as part of Building Equality.

Woman crane operator Katie Kelleher tells her story to CIOB People editor Nadine Buddoo in the latest episode of the 21CC podcast.

The University of Westminster has awarded an honorary doctorate to the president of the CIOB for her work promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.

CIOB has launched a free training course to help built environment professionals better understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the sector.  

The CIOB Birmingham Hub has welcomed its first EDI ambassador, Stuart Holmes.

Females in site-based construction roles often have to overcome barriers and can find themselves battling ‘imposter syndrome’. Nadine Buddoo reports.

Michaela Wain from BBC’s The Apprentice on construction’s people challenges

Construction has worked hard to attract more females into the industry. Ahead of International Women’s Day, Kris Hudson looks at whether this is working.

A new initiative aims to support women into site management roles in home building.

Around 100 people from across the built environment sector attended a virtual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) conference this week.

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has appointed Bola Abisogun as chair and Rebecca Lovelace as deputy chair of its diversity and inclusion committee.

More than 100 companies from the built environment sector have signed a charter committing to improving diversity and inclusion in the industry.